[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[Senate]
[Page 18187]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                         SUBMITTED RESOLUTIONS

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  SENATE RESOLUTION 215--DESIGNATING DECEMBER 2005 AS ``NATIONAL PEAR 
                                MONTH''

  Mr. SMITH (for himself, Mr. Wyden, Mrs. Murray, Mrs. Feinstein, and 
Mrs. Boxer) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
the Committee on the Judiciary:

                              S. Res. 215

       Whereas pear trees imported to Oregon, Washington, and 
     California by pioneers in the 1800s thrived in the unique 
     agricultural conditions found in the Pacific States;
       Whereas the Pacific States are internationally renowned for 
     producing varieties of delicious, sweet, and juicy pears;
       Whereas the Pacific States form the only geographic region 
     in the United States with the ideal combination of climate 
     and geography needed to produce high-quality, delicious 
     summer and winter pear varieties;
       Whereas the rich pear-growing region stretches from the 
     Central Valley of California, through the Rogue River Valley 
     in southern Oregon, and to the banks of the Columbia River in 
     Oregon and Washington;
       Whereas pears are a high-quality source of vitamin C, 
     potassium, and dietary fiber, have no cholesterol, are low in 
     calories, and complement an active lifestyle;
       Whereas Oregon, Washington, and California are world-
     renowned for providing beautiful and delicious pears;
       Whereas the United States does not have an official pear 
     month; and
       Whereas designating December 2005 as ``National Pear 
     Month'' would be a suitable recognition of the affection the 
     people of the United States hold for pears and the healthful 
     benefits of pears: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) designates December 2005 as ``National Pear Month''; 
     and
       (2) encourages the people of the United States to observe 
     the month with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
     consumption.

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